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What happened on August 10, 1994
BUSINESS
Sherwin-Williams Buys Old Quaker Paint of Ontario From Bloomberg Business News
Crowded Painkiller Market Becomes a Real Headache : Health: With newcomer Aleve, competition among such medications is fiercer than ever. From Associated Press
Former Kodak Executive Is a Man on a Mission : Religion: Kay R. Whitmore's new role with the Mormon Church in England has few measures of success and no bottom line. He's now in the people business, and he likes it. DIRK BEVERIDGE, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Telecommunications & Technology From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Disc Manufacturing to Stay in Anaheim
The Cutting Edge: Computing / Technology / Innovation : IN DEVELOPMENT : Harnessing Energy on Solar Film KATHLEEN WIEGNER
Securities From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Airlines From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Telecommunications & Technology From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Auto Industry John O'Dell, Times staff writer
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Bond Yields Up, Stocks Adrift; Dow Gains 1.95 From Times Wire Services
Retailing From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Rising Rates Lower Home Affordability Index : Housing: Despite drop for second straight quarter, figure remains at 'healthy level.' From Associated Press
Autos From Times Staff and Wire Reports
The Cutting Edge: Computing / Technology / Innovation : Software Sales Leap 67% on Rising Home Use From Bloomberg Business News
Invest in S. Africa, Official Urges : Diplomacy: U.S. firms could lose out to European, Japanese firms, ambassador says. GEORGE WHITE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Auto Industry John O'Dell, Times staff writer
Talks Break Down Between United and Flight Attendants From Bloomberg Business News
U.S. Productivity Dips; Experts Say Figure Is Volatile : Economy: Economists attribute drop mainly to recent surge in hiring. Decline also raises specter of inflation. STUART SILVERSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Banking From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Former Irvine Stockbroker Signs Consent Agreement : Securities: An SEC suit alleged that Aurelio Martinez participated in an illegal kickback scheme. JOHN O'DELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
The Cutting Edge: Computing / Technology / Innovation : Printed Matter Can Have a Professional Look RICHARD O'REILLY
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Painkiller Market a Real Headache From Associated Press
Absorbing the Soaring Cost of Raw Cotton : Retailers Pad Blow of 38% Price Jump--at Least for Now KAREN KAPLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Cutting Edge: Computing / Technology / Innovation : Libraries Caught in Transition of Computer Age : Technology: Patrons intimidated by on-line databases give up access to a public institution. PAOLO PONTONIERE and MARY PURPURA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Airbus Accuses Martin Marietta of Faulty Work : Aerospace: Setback is latest to hit the A-330 jet, which the consortium is pinning its sales hopes on. From Bloomberg Business News
Pinnacle Micro's Revised Report Gets OK
Accounting Firm to Pay $186.5 Million to Settle Claims : Banking: Agreement by KPMG Peat Marwick is latest in government's effort to recoup losses from the S&L debacle. DAVID W. MYERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Cutting Edge: Computing / Technology / Innovation : INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES : Appeals Court Ruling Opens Door to Further Software Patents LESLIE HELM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Tax-Free' Muni Notes May Not Be Entirely So TOM PETRUNO
Tom Snyder Gets His Old Time Slot Back--but on CBS : Television: He once followed Carson's show on NBC; now he'll follow the new king of late night, David Letterman. JANE HALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Whittle to Sell Channel One : Media: K-III Communications plans to buy firm's educational network for nearly $300 million, executives say. JOHN LIPPMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Cutting Edge: Computing / Technology / Innovation : PLOWSHARES : Nuclear Lab Technology Is in the Air at Disney CATHERINE JORDAN
American Home Makes Tender Offer for Firm From Associated Press
Storage Technology, NSC Agree to Merge From Reuters
Telecommunications & Technology From Times Staff and Wire Reports
AUTO INDUSTRY : Hyundai's Redesigned Cars, Including 1995 Sonata, Win Praise From Critics John O'Dell, Times staff writer
SPORTS
RING OF GOLD : A LOOK AT THE 1984 U.S. OLYMPIC BOXING TEAM : THE COUNT REACHES 10 : Some Are Out, but at Least Two of Nine Gold Medalists Are Still Going Strong EARL GUSTKEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fortner Wants to Reach an Elusive Finish Line : Cycling: An established road racer, he considers another shot at completing the Race Across America. MIKE DiGIOVANNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tuimoloau's College Will Be Closer to Home JOHN ORTEGA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Strike Coming at Wrong Time for Expos From Associated Press
Rangers Name Colin as Successor to Keenan From Staff and Wire Reports
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Anderson Called Threat Again MIKE REILLEY
Climber Scores Record Sweep PETE THOMAS
Holmes Wins, May Fight Once More--Possibly Against Foreman Associated Press
Rangers Name Campbell to Replace Keenan From Staff and Wire Reports
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Anderson Called Threat Again MIKE REILLEY
GOLF / STEVE ELLING : British Event No Walk in the Park for Ladin STEVE ELLING
Notes on a Scorecard ALLAN MALAMUD
Angels Think of Better Days : Baseball: Leaving is on their minds after falling to Royals, 5-3, in 11 innings. BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Fielder Helps Tigers Slam the Brewers, 10-4 From Associated Press
Baseball Daily Report Associated Press
Russian Left Whitaker Out in Cold PAIGE A. LEECH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Candiotti Spins Into Loss, Leaves With Ailing Back : Baseball: Pitcher sent home for treatment after painful outing in Dodgers' 5-3 loss to Reds. MARYANN HUDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ALAMITOS : Refrigerator Is Ready to Run in the Go Man Go Handicap JODY BERGER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
YOUTH BASEBALL : Thousand Oaks on Brink of World Series, 5-4
Klein Leads Area Qualifiers
Pigskin's Future Is Up in Air : Football: Aug. 29 game may be last in Anaheim if Disney doesn't renew sponsorship. MIKE DiGIOVANNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Club Apologizes for Bomb Scare MARYANN HUDSON
'81, '94 Yankees Both Winners but Worlds Apart in Personality TIM KAWAKAMI
Gragnano Transfers to Chapman
A Giant Rally in the 9th : Baseball: Darren Lewis gets two-out, two-run single off Myers to beat Cubs, 3-2. From Associated Press
Rams Right to Stand by Their Man MIKE DOWNEY
Royals Have Angels Folding Tents in 11th, 5-3 : Baseball: Yet another extra-inning loss has players looking ahead to their strike plans. BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TENNIS / WOMEN AT MANHATTAN BEACH : Martinez Shuts the Door on Upstart Raymond ARA NAJARIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJORS : Reds' Sanders Arrested for Exit MARYANN HUDSON
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Rhett Signed by Buccaneers Associated Press
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : A False Alarm for Pitcher James BOB NIGHTENGALE
U.S. Is Talking, Winning : Basketball: Australia gets an earful of the NBA game in 130-74 rout. MARK HEISLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rams' Wright Eager to Learn, Grow Into a Starter : Football: Safety is projected to be a key player, but a few things need polishing. MIKE REILLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RING OF GOLD : A LOOK AT THE 1984 U.S. OLYMPIC BOXING TEAM : His Torch Burns Out : WHILE DE LA HOYA GETS RICH, GONZALES GIVES HIM A PARTING SHOT--AND WONDERS WHERE THE TIME WENT CHRIS DUFRESNE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : Shell Sees Great Potential STEVE SPRINGER
GOLF / THOMAS BONK : Azinger, Palmer Heighten Intrigue at the 76th PGA THOMAS BONK
Breeders' Cup Points
LOCAL GOLF : Nakata, Booth in Amateur Field
Bryans Meet Their Match : Since Being Allowed to Play Each Other After Turning 16, Identical Twins Are Nearly Even in First Seven Meetings DANA HADDAD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pro Football
Players Vow Readiness for a Long Strike : Baseball: Panic dismissed as talks resume today with a compromise unlikely. ROSS NEWHAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS
COLUMN ONE : Children Left by the Wayside : Each day, a U.N. truck makes its rounds, picking up youngsters Rwanda's war has abandoned. With no family, no food, perhaps not even a name to remember, their last hope is the 'orphan express.' JOHN BALZAR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'90s FAMILY : To Spank or Not to Spank? SANDY BANISKY, THE BALTIMORE SUN
'90s FAMILY : Refilling the Empty Nest Compiled from Times staff and news services
Growing Up With Their Children : Young Parents Face Some Very Adult Challenges; Family Support Can Be Crucial JULIE BAWDEN DAVIS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Independent Counsel Sought in Espy Case : Probe: The attorney general makes the request. Her department alleges the agriculture secretary received gifts from groups his office regulates. RONALD J. OSTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. May Ease Sanctions if Serbia Keeps Vow to Cut Off Bosnia Allies NORMAN KEMPSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mayor Asks Delay on Smog Rules : Pollution: Riordan plan would put off some tough measures for several years to reduce impact on airlines and shipping. It triggers fierce debate. MARLA CONE, TIMES ENVIRONMENTAL WRITER
A Cynical Game of Leaks, Denials BILL BOYARSKY
Coelho Gets Post to Boost Democratic Prospects ROBERT SHOGAN, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Bill for Wider Death Penalty Fails Again : Assembly: Public safety panel blocks Wilson-backed measure calling for capital punishment in drive-by and carjacking murders. JERRY GILLAM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mayor Asks Delay on Smog Rules : Pollution: Plan would put off some tough measures for several years to reduce impact on airlines and shipping. It triggers fierce debate. MARLA CONE, TIMES ENVIRONMENTAL WRITER
Low Count of Minorities Not Justified, Court Says : Census: If ruling stands, big cities would benefit. Southland could gain more political clout and U.S. money. SHAWN HUBLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ban on Adding Immigrant Kin to Welfare Rolls Is Recommended From Associated Press
China-Taiwan Pact Deals With Hijackings Associated Press
Low Count of Minorities Not Justified, Court Says : Census: If ruling stands, big cities would benefit. Southland could gain more political clout and U.S. money. SHAWN HUBLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
National Perspective : HEALTH CARE: Paying for Coverage ROBERT A. ROSENBLATT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Body Part Found in Car Just a 'Hand-Me-Down' Reuters
Wildfire Arson Probe Progresses From Associated Press
St. Louis Gets Rich Wish List From the Rams MIKE DiGIOVANNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ready or Not PETER H. KING
Decision Near on Seeking Death in Simpson Case ANDREA FORD and JIM NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
White House Kept in Dark on $310-Million Spy Office JOHN M. BRODER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
S. Korea Jet Crashes; 160 Aboard Survive Associated Press
Valley Mother Charged Over Car Accident ANN W. O'NEILL and ANTONIO OLIVO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Prop. 187 Turns Up Heat in U.S. Immigration Debate : Election: Backers seek revolution in national policy. Foes predict ill-educated, disease-prone underclass. PATRICK J. McDONNELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SUFFERING IN CENTRAL AFRICA : Rwanda Makes Pledge on Human Rights : Africa: U.S. hails new leaders' promise to turn over suspects to U.N. war crimes tribunal and punish acts of revenge. STANLEY MEISLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Budget Boost for AIDS Research
U.N. Confirms Hutu Killing in Refugee Camps JOHN BALZAR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Senate Opens Historic Debate on Health Care EDWIN CHEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cuban Emigres Reportedly Kill Navy Officer, Hijack Boat : Caribbean: The U.S. Coast Guard says it intercepted a vessel matching the description of the seized ship. MIKE CLARY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Cigarette Smoke Contributes to Visible Smog, Scientists Say Associated Press
Muslim's Drive for Fiefdom Ends in Chaos : Bosnia: Followers of warlord Fikret Abdic flee an offensive by the Sarajevo government. They seek refuge among Croatian Serb supporters. CAROL J. WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Helicopter Fails to Lift Dante Out of Volcano as Cable Snaps From Associated Press
Appeals Court Puts Day Care Custody Case on Hold From Associated Press
MEDICINE / BREAST CANCER : Study Disputes Silicone Implant Risk SHERYL STOLBERG, TIMES MEDICAL WRITER
Reformer to Be New Education Chief in L.A. JEAN MERL, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Guard C-130s Sought for Fire Duty : Legislation: Action by Congress is awaited on measures freeing the planes for immediate use. A 1932 law says private aircraft must be deployed first. J.E. MITCHELL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
U.S. to Boost Budget for AIDS Research : Health: Move will shift $70 million from other HIV programs. Efforts also planned to gather data on sexual practices. THOMAS H. MAUGH II, TIMES MEDICAL WRITER
Abortion Clinic Slayings May Kill Operation Rescue : Movement: Violence drives a wedge between militants and the Christian churches that backed Terry's group. JAMES RISEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Inmate Who Escaped by a Thread Has New Brush With the Law Associated Press
Stepson Convicted in Murder-for-Hire of 'Lobster Boy' Associated Press
Huffington Drops His Support of Stalled Crime Bill DAVE LESHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'90s FAMILY : COMMENTARY : Kiddie Politics : What to do when junior lacks a social circle? Make 'play dates.' But moms have to follow protocol--or face being stood up. JOYCE SUNILA / SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LAUGH LINES : Jokes
Can These Two Really Make a Love Connection? LESLIE KNOWLTON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BOOK REVIEW / NONFICTION : Beware the Mafia, the New Bogymen : THIEVES' WORLD: The Threat of the New Global Network of Organized Crime by Claire Sterling ; Simon & Schuster $23, 304 pages JONATHAN KIRSCH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Whoopin' It Up With 'Corrina, Corrina' BILL HIGGINS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Just Another Harebrained Tradition at the Citadel ROBIN ABCARIAN
Fighting the Giant : As scion of the wealthy tobacco clan, Patrick Reynolds could have had a life of ease. But when his family of smokers began to die, he had to take a stand. BETTIJANE LEVINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ENTERTAINMENT
Music : Pianist Finds Her Own Rhythm CHRIS PASLES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
One Studio's Trash Is Another's Treasure : Movies: Warners passing on 'Gump' and Columbia losing 'E.T.' are just two examples in a long line of Hollywood ironies. Ask who's responsible and everyone's forgotten, in denial or off the record. ROBERT W. WELKOS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Three Graces' Saga: Getty Purchase Delayed Again : Art: The latest action by Britain to defer an export license is just one of many setbacks in the museum's five-year effort to buy the Antonio Canova statue. SUZANNE MUCHNIC and WILLIAM TUOHY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
POP MUSIC REVIEWS : King Sunny Ade Maintains Fresh, Familiar Groove BILL KOHLHAASE
Children's Theater Reviews : In Charlotte's Words, 'Web' Is Some Writing ROBERT KOEHLER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Perilous Quest for a Voice to Say Volumes : Audio Books: Finding the right person to read a work aloud is a fine art. Bad narrators can make listeners tune out. TED JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Theatre Corp. Pulls Out of Management of the Alex : Stage: The firm says it can't afford the last two of three musicals of the series, affecting 10,000 subscribers. DON SHIRLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MUSIC REVIEW : Eroica Trio: Compelling Presence at Ford TIMOTHY MANGAN
O.C. Pop Music Review : King Sunny Ministers to the Joys of Juju BILL KOHLHAASE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
No 'Puzzleworks' on KOCE ZAN DUBIN
TV Ratings : CBS Beaches Some of the Laughs at ABC and NBC LEE MARGULIES
Look Quick! Reality Won't Stay That Way for Long HOWARD ROSENBERG
Joan of Arc Story Opens 'French Films' KEVIN THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Children's Theater Reviews : Brea 'Oliver!' Makes the Orphan Business Look Easy : The musical loses some of its punch with its lighthearted interpretation and equal-opportunity casting. CORINNE FLOCKEN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
POP MUSIC REVIEWS : Phil Collins: Ever the Everyguy of Pop CHUCK CRISAFULLI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Pop Music Review : Mattea Walks Away a Winner--but She Could Soar RANDY LEWIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOVIE REVIEW : Queens of the Road : Three Drag Performers Take a Bawdy, Musical Journey in 'Priscilla' KENNETH TURAN, TIMES FILM CRITIC
A Future Made Up of 'Puzzleworks' : Television: KCET hopes to enter the children's market with its new $11-million series, featuring multiethnic puppets living in a magical playhouse. JUDITH MICHAELSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Gunman Gets 6 Years for 'Schindler's List' Shooting : Courts: James Kirby, 45, explained the crime in a San Diego movie theater by telling law enforcement officials that he wanted to 'test God' and protect Jews. From Times Wire Services
VENTURA : Woman Convicted as Accessory in Slaying DWAYNE BRAY
9 Arrested in Slayings at Party in San Marino : Crime: Authorities say suspects are gang members. Police chief fears that witnesses may be afraid to testify. VICKI TORRES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Striking Back : Junior Angels' Member Blasts Team for Ignoring Promise to Kids LYNN FRANEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Summer's Star Shower
Father Denis Meehan; Benedictine Monk DAVID E. BRADY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Katz's 'Safe Streets Act' Passes One Roadblock : Legislation: Senate panel passes bill that would allow the state to seize vehicles of some unlicensed drivers. CYNTHIA H. CRAFT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GLENDALE : Bank Robber Suspect Rejects Plea Bargain STEVE RYFLE
VAN NUYS : AARP Helps With Job-Hunt Script JEFF SCHNAUFER
Ex-Judge Given Jail Term in Fatal Crash NICHOLAS RICCARDI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SANTA CLARITA / ANTELOPE VALLEY : Looking for a Miracle : Fund Launched in Name of Boy Who Has Brain Cancer
Another Hazard on Links : Insects: Golfers at Griffith Park are donning mosquito netting to keep pesky gnats out of their faces. The bugs' appearance is attributed to a cleaner Los Angeles River. ERIC SLATER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Summer's Star Shower Researched by SHEILA DANIEL / Los Angeles Times
New Plan on Alarms Introduced : Security: Councilwoman's proposal calls for firms to verify need for police. It is latest bid to reduce false alerts and has industry's backing. HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Books and Sports
Stuck in Neutral While a Couple of Friends Hit the Skids Dana Parsons
LOS ANGELES : Group Asks State to Probe Possible Riordan Conflict
Body of Shooting Victim Discovered; Deputies Seek Help in Identification
Countywide : Elderly Driver Held After 4-County Chase MICHAEL GRANBERRY
LOS ANGELES COUNTY : Engineers Scale Back Plan to Move Contaminated Silt
Broken Pipe Spills Water Into Beach-Area Streets MATTHEW MOSK
Super-Scoop the Horrible Fire Next Time
$2.8 Million OKd to Secure 'Ghost Towns' HUGO MARTIN
TOPANGA : Town Meeting Set on Land Transfer Plan ANTONIO OLIVO
Summer's Star Shower
GLENDALE : Zarian to Talk on Safe Neighborhoods VIVIEN LOU CHEN
PORT HUENEME : Hearing to Address RV Resort Postponed CHRISTINA LIMA
Simi Valley OKs Up to $50,000 in Funds for Quake Aid Coordinator : Recovery: Money from a federal grant will be used to assist damaged businesses and boost economic development in the city. SARA CATANIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rube Goldberg Won't You Please Go Home : Health reform: The patched together bills will have terrible side effects, with younger people paying the highest price. ROBERT J. SAMUELSON, Robert J. Samuelson writes about economic issues from Washington.
BUENA PARK : Advertising Signs for 'Auto Row' Discussed LESLEY WRIGHT
LAGUNA BEACH : Planning Board to Reconsider Project LESLIE EARNEST
Psychiatric Exam Ordered for Thornton DWAYNE BRAY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
County OKs $2-Billion Bond Deal to Pay Off Pension Debt : Finances: The move is intended to strengthen a shaky budget position. It has tentative approval of retirement officials. CARLA RIVERA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Countywide : Wilson Gets Support for Stance on Crime GEBE MARTINEZ
Summer's Star Shower
GLENDALE : Standards Weighed for Cable Franchisee STEVE RYFLE
COSTA MESA : Council Planning to Amend Sign Codes TOM RAGAN
LOS ANGELES : $25,000 Reward Posted in Slaying of Pastor, 81
THE FIGHT AGAINST CRIME: NOTES FROM THE FRONT : Clamor Over False Alarm Calls Continues HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
When Students Bring Firearms to School : Why zero tolerance, intelligently applied, is necessary
UCI Professor to Join Clinton's Committee on Science : Research: Francisco J. Ayala will be among those advising the President on the newest advancements and guiding federal spending on technology. ALICIA DI RADO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALABASAS : 2 Movie Complexes Feasible, Study Says FRANK MANNING
VENTURA : Catholic Charities to Get a New Building CONSTANCE SOMMER
Anaheim Makes Moves Toward Stadium Improvements : Planning: Accounting firm will study cost of renovating or building new facility. Land-use consultant will be hired. GREG HERNANDEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LA HABRA : Rose Espinoza to Run for Seat on Council MIMI KO
LEONA VALLEY : 2 Boys Admit Accidentally Starting Fire, Probers Say
WESTMINSTER : DARE Members to Help at Checkpoint JON NALICK
Man, 80, Is Arrested, Released After 4-County Freeway Chase MICHAEL GRANBERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Unity and Diversity--to a Point : While newsrooms reflect our multicolored society, executive suites don't, which can translate into operational cluelessness. KAREN GRIGSBY BATES, Karen Grigsby Bates writes from Los Angeles about modern culture, race relations and politics for several national publications.
LAKE VIEW TERRACE : Panel Supports Plans for Library HUGO MARTIN
Campers Learn Humane Care for Wildlife ALICIA DOYLE
CALABASAS : Judge Rules City Must OK Road Expansion TRACY WILSON
Thousand Oaks Boy Pleads Not Guilty to Fatally Shooting Girl : Hearing: Counsel says 17-year-old defendant suffers from attention-deficit disorder and cannot control his impulses. Prosecutors believe shooting was accidental. DWAYNE BRAY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VENTURA : Arson Suspected in Garage Break-In, Fire JULIE FIELDS
Obituaries
LA HABRA : Businesses That Sell Alcohol Need Permit MIMI KO
LOS ALAMITOS : Residents Request Repairs of Streets BERT ELJERA
Man Shoots Himself, Neighbor
Anaheim, Disney to Build Joint-Use Ice Rink MARTIN MILLER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
2 Boys Playing With Cigarette Lighter Admit Starting Blaze : Leona Valley: Neighbors credit firefighters and each other with limiting damage to close-knit community. About 500 acres burned. PHIL SNEIDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMPTON : County Offers Community Mediator to Calm Tension
Family of Man Killed by Police Sues for $25 Million KAY SAILLANT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
DANA POINT : Water District Board Member Appointed JEFF BEAN
PERSPECTIVES ON IMMIGRATION : Cut Legal Admissions by Two-Thirds : Immigration: A senator offers a 'stabilization' bill. Harry Reid, Harry Reid is a Democratic U.S. senator from Nevada
Oxnard Will Attempt to Annex Area of Harbor : Politics: Critics contend the move is part of a city plot to acquire the beach areas surrounding the marina. MIGUEL BUSTILLO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Anaheim, Developer Disagree on Costs of Improvements MATT LAIT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Woman on Metrolink Tracks Killed MARTIN MILLER and MARK I. PINSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
SIMI VALLEY : Worker Burned in Explosion Released MACK REED
Sherman Oaks Wants Interim Council Member : Politics: Zev Yaroslavsky leaves office in December. Activists hope to enlist Westside in fight. KAY HWANGBO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SATICOY : Ground Broken for Medical Clinic for Poor MATTHEW MOSK
SATICOY : Man Denies Guilt in Market Robbery JULIE FIELDS
STUDIO CITY : Science Camp Gives Lessons for Future MAKI BECKER
WILMINGTON : Texaco Fined $550,000 for Pollution Violations
Heart Disease Risk Not Lower Here, Hoag Study Finds JULIE MARQUIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Reformer Chosen to Run County Education Office JEAN MERL, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Obituary : Junius M. McIntire; Manager of Research for Carnation Co.
Man Electrocuted at Construction Site
Port Hueneme Man Arrested After Standoff With Police JULIE FIELDS
Woman Whose Car Hit Five Children Charged : Crime: Officials file misdemeanor counts after witnesses say Estela Lopez left her 2-year-old alone in the auto, which was running. ANN W. O'NEILL and ANTONIO OLIVO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Man Shoots Himself, Neighbor by Mistake
Why U.S. Should Lift Bosnian Embargo
NEWPORT BEACH : Edwards Theater Allowed to Expand HOLLY J. WAGNER
Insight Offered by Contest Winners ED BOND
Civil Rights Suit Filed Over Shooting Death : Courts: Family of Bakersfield man who was killed by off-duty IRS agent seeks $30 million in damages. JULIE TAMAKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PERSPECTIVES ON IMMIGRATION : The Issue Is Overpopulation : At present growth rates, including fertility, the U.S. population will double in the next century. LINDSEY GRANT and LEON F. BOUVIER, Lindsey Grant and Leon F. Bouvier are the co-authors of "How Many Americans? Population, Immigration and the Environment" (Sierra Club Books, 1994).
Something Fishy About This Theft : Utilities: Water district officials say hydrant was being tapped to fill a neighborhood pond kept stocked for anglers. FRANK MESSINA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Bus Drivers Outspoken Over Demerits SHELBY GRAD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
GLENDALE : Man Who Jumps in Front of Car Is Killed AARON CURTISS
LOCAL ELECTIONS / SOUTH EL MONTE : Voters Reject Card Club by Wide Margin : Gambling: Foes say the plan's backers failed to put promised benefits for the city, including millions of dollars in revenue, in writing. RICHARD WINTON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
OXNARD : Driver Leads CHP on 4-County Chase MATTHEW MOSK
Obituaries
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Coast Panel to Hear Pier, Beach Plans DEBRA CANO
City Maps Restoration of Its Historic Theater : Fillmore: Film Commission weighs renovation plan to recommend to the city for bringing life back to the quake-damaged building. JEFF McDONALD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Coach Suspended Over Sexual Allegations MAIA DAVIS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Police Identify Cook as Slaying Suspect
NEWBURY PARK : Man Dies of Injuries in Fall From Cliff MACK REED
Getting Teed Off by Gnats : Griffith Park: The cleaner river is blamed for infestation of flies that's taking fun out of golf, cycling, jogging, baseball. ERIC SLATER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Santa Ana Man Fatally Shot at Ex-Girlfriend's KEN ELLINGWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Rescued After Fall Into Shaft : Accident: Building inspector is critically hurt in 66-foot plunge into hole at Valencia construction site. He is trapped almost four hours before being lifted out. MARK SABBATINI and HENRY CHU, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LYNWOOD : More Than a Ton of Cocaine Discovered in Truck-Trailer
Athletes Get on a Roll at Wheelchair Sports Camp SARA CATANIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ANGELES : Council OKs Plan to Set Aside $2 Million for King
THOUSAND OAKS : Hospital Reports 4th 'Flesh-Eating' Case PHYLLIS W. JORDAN
SANTA CLARITA / ANTELOPE VALLEY : Algae Dwindles at Castaic Lake Reservoir : Water: The improved situation avoids further closures to the popular recreation area for chemical treatment. DOUGLAS ALGER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TUSTIN : City to Award Efforts at Waste Reduction ALAN EYERLY
Recycled Water
Celebration at Capitol
2 Slayings at Abortion Clinic
Baseball Strike and the Fans
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